Dawn Hair Mist
“Dawn Hair Mist by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a earthy undertone. Reads genuinely unisex on skin.
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Carlos Benaïm's Dawn Hair Mist by Frederic Malle is a unisex parfum that deftly balances the warmth of Turkish rose and oud with earthy notes like labdanum, vetiver, and oakmoss. The fragrance opens with pink pepper, adding a subtle spice to the aromatic top notes before settling into a rich woody base. This composition captures the essence of an intimate moment, where the air is filled with the warmth of incense and the softness of rose petals.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
A single spritz goes a long way — the aromatic top notes dissipate quickly, but the rich base of oud and vetiver lingers for hours. It's best applied close to the skin, where it creates an intimate aura rather than filling the room.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet coziness of a library, where old books mingle with the scent of freshly lit incense and rose petals.
Fig. 01 — Dawn Hair Mist, Frederic Malle
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